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Description
Who is Blu Skye Sustainability Consulting?
We are a small and growing group of people who believe that the seeds of sustainability lie in the heart of business today. Doing the right thing - for customers, employees, suppliers, communities, environment and the world - is the only form of sustainable business advantage in the 21st Century. We believe that it will take major corporations to embrace this strategy in order to ensure the sustainability of the planet and, not coincidentally, human existence.
Blu Skye works with top level management of Fortune 500 companies in building and integrating sustainability innovations into today's business models.
What you are like:
§ Passionate about taking responsibility for making the world a better place for yourself, others and future generations
§ Capable of managing complex, multi-stakeholder strategy projects
§ Driven, hardworking, and comfortable in a dynamic, sometimes chaotic environment
§ Unwilling to settle for any thing less than growing and learning on both professional and personal levels to realize your fullest potential - full of tenacity, passion and a strong work ethic
§ Comfortable working with all kinds of people
What you will do
As a Managing Consultant, you will be responsible for designing, managing and delivering Blu Skye consulting services. You will have responsibility for developing and leading major consulting engagements with key clients. You will be expected to learn our unique philosophy and approach along with our consulting tools, and become a trusted advisor. In addition, you will play an active role in business development and sales.
The office is currently in downtown Healdsburg, Califronia, but is planning to move to San Francisco within a year. It would be expected that you are available to travel to Healdsburg at least three days a week until the San Francisco office is up and running.
Suitable candidates must possess the following qualifications:
An MBA or equivalent degree from a top-tier school and a strong record of professional success At least 3-5 years (post-MBA) consulting experience in a well known firm and/or significant industry experience in related fields Excellent grasp of business strategy as well as organizational and leadership issues A clearly demonstrated potential to develop new client relationships and consulting services Exceptional communication, presentation, facilitation and interpersonal skills Strong character and a passion for self discovery and personal development
The Rewards
§ An opportunity to be an early member of a growing firm that is focused on shifting the way that business relates to its broader social and environmental context
§ Attractive compensation
§ An opportunity to make a positive difference in other people's lives
§ Ability to expand your role as you demonstrate your ability to do additional work and take on new responsibilities
What you need to do
If you are interested in this position, we require that you submit a cover note and resume with salary expectations. WE WILL NOT READ ANY APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE A COVER NOTE. In your cover note, please convey the following items in 200 words or less:
1) Why you are excited about this specific opportunity and how you are qualified to excel at it, and
2) What you believe is essential for businesses to understand in order to be sustainable.
Send your resume and cover note to careers1@bluskye.com with the subject heading: Managing Consultant.